Coordinated Care

The new model in primary health care in Poland—Implementation and early trends

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ID22071663
AutoresAleksander Biesiada (0000-0002-4555-5400, Russian Respiratory Society), Aleksander Michał Biesiada (Polish Society of Family Medicine), Daria Zawodnik (Russian Respiratory Society), Karolina Kłoda (0000-0003-0395-9826, Russian Respiratory Society), Mateusz Babicki (0000-0002-7719-6959, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences), Agnieszka Mastalerz-Migas (0000-0001-6600-2760, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences)
Ano2026
Volume14
Páginas1737980-1737980
Data de publicação2026-04-15
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
EditoraFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2026.1737980
PMID42064882
OpenAlexW7154607871
IdiomaEN
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Introduction: This narrative review explores the development and implementation of Coordinated Care (CC) within Primary Health Care (PHC) systems in Europe, with a focus on Poland. CC aims to provide continuous, integrated, and patient-centered care, particularly for individuals with chronic conditions. Methods: By analyzing PHC models across 13 European countries, the review highlights variations in the scope of services, roles of primary care teams, and the integration of diagnostic and specialist support. Results: In Poland, a CC model was introduced nationally in 2022 following a successful pilot. It emphasizes enhanced roles for general practitioners, nurses, and care coordinators, and includes comprehensive consultations, individual health care plans (IHCPs), and expanded diagnostic access. Data from public sources from 2023 to 2025 show growing provider participation and improved diagnosis rates, particularly for chronic kidney disease. Discussion: The Polish model demonstrates that systemic reforms based on PC team collaboration and fee-for-service financing can be a way of strengthen PHC systems by better resource utilization. While early results are promising, further evaluation is needed to assess long-term outcomes and guide adaptations in other healthcare settings

Chronic care · Health care · Healthcare system · Narrative review · Primary care · Primary health care · Public health · Chronic Disease Management Strategies · Healthcare Systems and Technology · Primary Care and Health Outcomes